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Kyoto Student Caught with Hidden Earphone in Cheating Scandal

7/22/2025

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In a shocking twist in Japan, police seized a minuscule bone-conduction earphone from Wang Likun, a Kyoto University student accused of cheating on the TOEIC test. This covert device was connected to a relay system and a video tutorial, revealing a broader cheating operation involving several Chinese nationals. Wang now faces serious charges for impersonation.

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In a shocking twist in Japan, police seized a minuscule bone-conduction earphone from Wang Likun, a Kyoto University student accused of cheating on the TOEIC test. This covert device was connected to a relay system and a video tutorial, revealing a broader cheating operation involving several Chinese nationals. Wang now faces serious charges for impersonation.